Tv won't get channels

My zenith b32a34z isn't really getting any channels anymore. i was getting cable before, but something happened (i don't know what) and now it's only finding about 2 channels that would be on normal antenna mode, but none from cable. i've gone through every option and i can't find a way to make it see that it's connected to cable. i've tried the ez program mode and the cables are inserted securely. according to my boyfriend, there used to be another option in the menu to switch from antenna to cable. but now when i go to source, the only options are "antenna/cable" and "video". any help would be greatly appreciated.

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We have the owners manual in case you misplaced yours . All ya gotta doi to get it is to click on the zenith B32A34Z model # At the top of this page and scroll down to the manual. Now according to the manual in the menu there is an antenns /cable setting and its in the EZ progrom mode. look at the manual as I dont remeber 100% but its there. It sounds like you or someone switched it when they were in the menu. Good Luck

Posted on May 12, 2006

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